BBQ Chicken Style Protein Pizza

• 1Preheat the oven to 190°C fan. Mix the Protein Pizza Base Mix with 100 ml water and knead until a smooth dough forms.

• 2Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper to form a thin, round pizza base. Carefully remove the top sheet of baking paper.

• 3Heat the rapeseed oil in a frying pan and cook the vegan chicken-style strips with the smoked paprika powder for around 3 to 4 minutes.

• 4Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the pizza base, leaving a small border around the edge.

• 5Top the pizza with the cooked chicken-style strips, sweetcorn and thinly sliced red onion. Sprinkle the vegan grated cheese alternative over the top.

• 6Bake the protein pizza in the preheated oven for around 15 to 18 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and the vegan cheese has melted.

• 7Allow the finished BBQ Chicken Style Pizza to cool briefly and garnish with fresh parsley or coriander as desired.

Is the BBQ Chicken Style Protein Pizza vegan?

Yes, this recipe is completely vegan. When shopping, make sure to choose vegan BBQ sauce, vegan chicken-style strips and a plant-based grated cheese alternative.

How much protein does one serving of BBQ Protein Pizza contain?

One serving, which is half of the pizza, contains approximately 36 g of protein. The exact amount may vary depending on the chicken-style strips and vegan cheese alternative used.

Can I make the Protein Pizza without vegan chicken-style strips?

Yes, you can replace the chicken-style strips with smoked tofu, marinated soya chunks, tempeh or fried mushrooms.

How can I make the Protein Pizza Base extra crispy?

Roll out the dough as thinly as possible and make sure the oven is fully preheated. For an extra crispy base, you can pre-bake the plain pizza base for around 5 minutes before adding the toppings.

Can I prepare and store the BBQ Protein Pizza?

The baked pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for around two days. Reheat it in the oven or an air fryer to make the base crispy again.